Pussyfoot ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Pussyfoot ( verb )

To act or proceed cautiously or evasively; to avoid taking a clear or direct stand on an issue; to avoid making a definite commitment.

Origin:

From the phrase to walk like a cat, probably influenced by pussy (a cat) + foot (a step).

Examples:

1. He pussyfooted around the topic and never gave a straight answer.
2. She was criticized for pussyfooting on the issue.
3. The government was accused of pussyfooting on the matter.
4. He pussyfooted around the problem instead of addressing it head on.
5. He was always pussyfooting around the subject.

(As a noun)

Pussyfoot ( noun )

To act or proceed cautiously or evasively; to avoid taking a clear or direct stand on an issue; to avoid making a definite commitment.

Origin:

From the phrase to walk like a cat, probably influenced by pussy (a cat) + foot (a step).

Examples:

1. He pussyfooted around the topic and never gave a straight answer.
2. She was criticized for pussyfooting on the issue.
3. The government was accused of pussyfooting on the matter.
4. He pussyfooted around the problem instead of addressing it head on.
5. He was always pussyfooting around the subject.